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Prematurely peeling skin after a Blue Peel may leave a dark spot. I ask my patients to use Melarase creams after an Obagi Blue Peel to minimize discoloration. Raffy Karamanoukian MD FACSLos Angeles
Refrain from manual peeling after the Obagi Blue peel. This will leave you with scars and also hyperpigmentation. I recommend the use of Melarase creams and Elevase cream as a ceramide after the Obagi Bue peel.
There is never a reason to pick at dead skin after any treatment! You may cause an area to scar that otherwise could have healed nicely. Always use a bland emollient or just plain petroleum jelly and keep a hands off approach.
While blue peels will help with the appeareance of mild acne scars, blue peels will not correct mild to moderate acne ice pick scars.
The original blue peel was invented several years ago by Dr. Obagi- who will tell you himself that it is outdated. The newest chemical peel invented by Dr. Obagi is the Controlled Depth Peel (CDP) which is a major leap forward from the original blue peel. That is the peel of choice for us...
Obagi Blue Peel The Obagi Blue Peel® is a professional applied medium strength TCA (trichloroacetic acid) chemical peel treatment that treats down to the dermis (the deeper layer of your skin). If you want healthier, younger-looking skin, the Blue Peel is highly effective ...
As with any chemical peel, there are complications that you should be aware of. These complications largely depend on two factors: The depth of a peel The patient's skin type and complexion Complications of a peel include, but are not limited to: Discoloration Scarring Prolonged...
Blue peel is painful if it reaches the papillary dermis.However, it is well tolerated in experienced hands.Pretreatment is absolutely key to successful Blue peel and I recommend Melarase creams as well as a retinoid regimen for 2-4 weeks prior to the procedure. Retinoid Repair RR Cream is the ...
The Obagi Blue Peel is a type of chemical peel that uses Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) as the main ingredient. The concentration of TCA in an Obagi Blue Peel typically ranges from 15% to 30%, depending on the severity of the skin condition being treated. The Obagi Blue Peel can be effective in...